Aaron Hicks (OF, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: While Byron Buxton and Torii Hunter have grabbed the headlines during Minnesota's surprisingly resurgent season, it is Aaron Hicks who has been stealing the show lately (not in attention though, just look at his ownership).

Hicks has just 155 AB in 2015. In that time he has amassed four HR, eight SB, a .722 OPS, a .920 OPS vs LHP, and a .906 OPS at home. Hicks has turned on the heat behind the plate very recently, as he has a July OPS of .908 and has a .956 OPS in the last seven days.

Hicks is a widely available power/speed combo on the waiver wire, a player that is slugging in the .900s at home, in the last month, in the last week, and against lefties. In a time of the MLB season when some outfields with sleeper hitters are getting a little crowded (Angels, Royals), it is a savvy idea to add the player who is producing recently, regardless of the lack of headlines produced. Grab Hicks off the waiver wire, and ride the hot wave at the very least.